While the NHL will start the playoffs on Wednesday April 11, the Caps will begin their quest for the Cup on Thursday April 12. This marks the third year in a row the Capitals will begin the playoffs on the second day.

Game 2 will take place on Sunday night. Games 3 and 4 in Columbus will be next Tuesday and Thursday. Game times will be announced for Game’s 2 and 3 after the conclusion of tonight’s game between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers. Should this series take more than four games the game times for those dates for Games 5-7 will be announced at a later date.